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The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays — on everything from Mario Kart to...

A biting science fiction satire of American racism, and one of the first works of AfrofuturismIt's New Years Day in 1933 in New York City and Max Disher, a young...

Powerful Odes Celebrating Black ManAs he did for Black women in Black Roses, Harold Green III, poet and founder of the music collective Flowers for the Living, now honors the...

Fire Plant-Based Recipes from a Bronx Kitchen The Best Latin & Soul Food Made Entirely Vegan Growing up in a Puerto Rican and Black household, Lyana Blount knew from a...

Powerful Odes Celebrating Black WomenThe poet and founder of the music collective Flowers for the Living pays tribute to all Black women by focusing on visionaries and leaders who are...

From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical epic about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings. Lore, legend, and history tell us of...

On an alien planet, two astronauts must battle deadly elements and each other to recover a rescue pod built for one . . .Black Star is a debut graphic novel...

A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like 'Journey' in the Title Leslie Gray Streeter is not cut out for widowhood. She's not ready...

A critical collection of conversations with Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Gayl Jones and other Black women writers that changed the scope of Black literature in the 20th century and beyond....

A New Statesman essential non-fiction book of 2021Featured in Book Riot's 12 best nonfiction books about Black identity and historyA Times Higher Education Book of the Week Why are there...

The irresistible blockbuster YA romance of summer 2021 by six of the biggest voices in YA, as featured on ITV News.Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix's Let it Snow...

*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020* 'Sensationally good' — Lee Child'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' — Stephen King'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' — Dennis Lehane Beauregard "Bug"...

An award-winning collection from one of America's most distinguished twentieth-century poetsBlessing the Boatsdraws together poems from across Lucille Clifton's career, showcasing the stunning simplicity and grace with which she addressed...

The thrilling conclusion to the Chaos & Flame YA fantasy duology by New York Times bestselling authors Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton - featuring ancient magic, a morally grey villain, and a smouldering...

Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, is "an extravaganza from start to finish" (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans. In...

Pocket Poets Series No. 62Politically astute, filled with wisdom and great humanity, this is poetry meant to conjure a healing and provoke a confrontation, an invitation to a journey through...

This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right — a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles-based...

A rousing exploration of the blues and jazz music that formed much of American popular music culture, penned by the iconic Beat writer and critic. In this essential and impassioned...

A searing new collection from the Forward Prize-winning American poet about the year that the world's gaze turned to Minneapolis - Smith's own home.Written after two years of artistic silence,...

Memories of Girlhood One of bell hooks' foundational works introduced to the UK for the first time. 'With the emotion of poetry, the narrative of a novel, and the truth...

Revised EditionSamantha King Holmes brings forth a raw, original perspective. A collection of poetry that breathes hope into the idea of love while mourning the human condition of seeking out...

Molly Bauer's first year of college is not the picture-perfect piece of art she'd always envisioned. On day one at PICA, Molly discovers that―through some horrible twist of fate―her full-ride...

Mysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele in this utterly...

Gayl Jones's long career began with her blistering 1975 debut, Corregidora, which was edited by Toni Morrison, and she is increasingly recognised as one of the great literary writers of...

A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social RegisterThe incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and...

From the author of Meet Cute Diary comes a delectable rom-com that’s brimming with zest and a sprinkle of sweetness. A must-read for fans of Casey McQuiston and Julian Winters....

Writing you I give the death I take I know I should feel wounded by your death I write to you to make a wound write backShane McCrae fashions a...

What does it take to go from growing up in a Mississippi housing project to becoming a master sergeant and a celebrity chef serving in the White House under four...

The breakout poetry collection by Sunday Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman'This is poetry rippling with communal recognition and empathy' Guardian'This is more than protest.It's a promise.'Including 'The Hill We Climb,' the...

This “exuberant celebration of Black women’s joy as well as their achievements” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in...

Reflections for a New Generation Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won't soon forget, Lewis was a...

The Origins of Our Discontents From one of America's most celebrated writers, the moving, eye-opening bestseller about power, history and what lies hidden under the surface of ordinary lives 'The...

New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins's fiction debut is an electrifying novel for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson, that brings to life one powerful and enigmatic family...

Welcome to a world where, livestreamed to millions, prisoners fight like gladiators for the ultimate prize- their freedom.FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. FIGHT FOR LOVE. WELCOME TO THE KILLING GROUND.'America's new Hunger Games' Sunday Times'So...

An assassin, a soldier, a prince . . . and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of Chaos and Flame...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son...

From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han.Henri “Halti”...

How Falling Short Sets You Up for SuccessNow available in trade paper! A USA TODAY Bestseller! Chasing Failure will help you remove every excuse for not pursuing the life you...

Before healing can begin for Kelli and Heather, they need to believe they are worth cherishing.Kelli London once dreamed of being a songwriter. As crazy as it seemed, she hoped...

When did the X-Men get sidekicks?! Now! Don't miss the debut of the greatest teenage super hero team of all time! They've learned from the best, now they're ready to...

From the first ever poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center comes a bold coming-of-age story told in verse about a young woman who loses a best friend, but finds herself in the...

A memoir of queer motherhood and Black resistance A brilliant literary memoir of chosen family and chosen heritage, told against the backdrop of Chicago’s North and South Sides As a...

Best Books of 2023: TIME, Electric Literature From Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence comes this unflinching collection that intricately mines the experience of being a Black woman in America. Boldly lyrical...

Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future The first book-length exploration of climate-driven reproductive anxiety that places race and social justice at the center. Eco-anxiety. Climate guilt. Pre-traumatic stress...

Inspired by the incredible true story of Josephine Baker's role in the French Resistance, this is a heart-wrenching, unforgettable tale of the strength of the human spirit in the darkest...

A representative collection of the life work of the much-honored poet and a founder of the Black Arts movement, spanning the 4 decades of her literary career.Gathering highlights from all...

Jane has high hopes that her life is about to turn around. After a long, precarious stretch bouncing among sketchy rentals and sublets, she and her family are living in...

It's 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor...

A normal day. Until two siblings are accused of crimes they didn’t commit. Come Home Safe explores the pain, the truths, and the hopes that come with growing up as...

The hotly anticipated second book from Joya Goffney, author of the 2021 YA romcom Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.Monique lives a perfect life — a preacher's daughter and the...